People in Germany looking to naturalize as German and keep their other citizenship now have a date for when the Bundestag will consider their situation: before Christmas.
“Immigrants who want to stay in Germany permanently should be given the opportunity to take part and contribute fully with naturalization. The modernization of the Citizenship Act is intended to create the right framework for this,” a federal Interior Ministry spokeswoman told The Local. “Multiple citizenship should generally be permitted. For naturalization, it will therefore no longer be necessary to give up your previous citizenship.”
According to the Ministry, the new law will also shorten the time someone has to live in Germany before they’re eligible for citizenship through naturalization. People who demonstrate evidence of integration in German society will also have a shorter wait time for naturalization, as an incentive.
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